Chapter 1383: Geng Baobao

Liu Yi nodded ambiguously, stood up, glanced around the bedroom, and looked at the secondary bedroom serving as the study.

“When are you leaving?” Ping’an referred to their upcoming trip to the South at the end of the year for the wedding. “Did you buy the tickets yet? Are you ready?”

“We’re leaving after the Little New Year, everything is prepared.”

“It’s a pity we can’t take time off to support you.” Ping’an took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to her, “This is the commander of the troops over there, he’s a life-and-death friend of the three of us brothers.”

“No need.”

Ping’an stuffed it into her pocket, quietly instructing her, “Better safe than sorry. Your brother-in-law’s father is an official, don’t let Old Zhang’s family lose face when you go there.”

After all, she’s Old Zhang’s family girl, not expecting her to be arrogant, but she’s not to be bullied either. To be honest, he’s still worried about just sending the Brother Shitou duo over there!

Family bullying is a family matter, but if outsiders bully Old Zhang’s family girl, it’s like slapping his father’s face!

Mai Sui rolled her eyes at him, “Last time his mom came over, she seemed very nice. Okay, I’ll keep it handy.”

Ping’an whispered, “What do you know? He’s the youngest son, there are quite a few older sisters-in-law above him. We don’t bully others, but we’re not easy to bully either.”

Mai Sui put away the note, covered her mouth, and chuckled, “May 1st already sent a letter to give a warning, and your second brother-in-law has vowed not to let me suffer any injustice.”

Liu Yi sat down beside her with interest and asked, “Oh? What did he say?”

“Haha, not telling!”

Liu Yi shook his head with a smile.

No need to say, he could guess what it was about, the same old story about Old Zhang’s family girls being so good, if they suffer injustice and can’t endure it, then don’t endure anything at all.

“He’s a good man, appreciate him!”

After having some chicken soup from a good Southern lad, it was almost afternoon work time, Ping’an and the Liu Yi Brothers declined to take leave, chatted briefly and then left.

After visiting Mai Sui, seeing her little life going well, the brothers felt they had done their duty for their second uncle, and looped around to the old house to communicate with a few dogs.

By evening, they took fresh vegetables from the greenhouse to the alley courtyard, then socialized with their mentor Dr. Hu until dinner, eating and drinking their fill before leaving.

As the year-end approached, those who needed to leave had left, and the brothers could finally prepare for the New Year with peace of mind.

The market now had more vendors and stalls, especially nearing year-end, everyone wanted to celebrate a good year, even the patrolling staff were turning a blind eye.

The previous crackdown had quieted things down a lot, law and order had improved, petty theft became rarer.

Liu Yi’s leg injury resulted from encountering a gang of robbers on the train, he went in solo and accidentally got grazed by a wooden storehouse.

This was also the reason Ping’an angrily gave him a pounding!

Of course, he wasn’t mad at his brother’s enemy-slaying efforts, but at how recklessly he acted alone instead of rallying nearby crowds for joint action.

In such a tiny, cramped space, packed with people, imagine the consequence of stray bullets hurting innocent people? One careless move could turn a hero into one who ignores the civilians’ safety!

Ping’an realized early on how naive he was, falling for his father’s trap!

Who said having brothers meant he could boss them around? He worried so much for his two silly brothers, wasn’t it easier to have a cute little sister?

More preoccupying was the girl who upset his younger brother.

—— Geng Baobao finally made her grand entrance to the Zhou Family.

And she didn’t take long.

She came the evening after returning, right after dinner while the family was chatting and resting in the living room.

With short hair, wearing a bright red cotton jacket, black pants, black boots, nearly 1.7 meters tall, there was no trace of the fear of not being able to survive from birth!

Ping’an thought the Geng Family should publish a book, he already thought of the title for them, “On How Over Three Pounds Grew Into a Big Girl?”

It would definitely be a hit!

Not only was he surprised, even Zhang Guoqing, having seen this girl a few times before, couldn’t conjure a former image of her.

If his eldest daughter-in-law Qu Shengmei was a genuine Fatty in her youth, and adoptive daughter Yi Tangtang was a chubby little bunny, then this Geng Family girl was a kitten.

How did Geng Dazhi carry this little kitten weighing four to five pounds back then?

With his right hand casually lifting, effortlessly, truthfully just with a lift, placing it in the front of an 18-bar bicycle, Yi Jiefang and the others joked about it blowing away if the wind were strong.

But now, what a transformation for a girl of eighteen!

She stood gracefully in the living room, exuding a scholarly aura, especially those large, glistening eyes, full of spirit.

Zhang Guoqing nudged Zhou Jiao, silently saying, “Just like you!”

Like her, which is a man’s highest compliment.

Zhou Jiao smiled sweetly, looking at the girl her mother held, sitting on the sofa.

“Why have you lost so much weight? Didn’t get used to the food abroad? Is my May 1st also slim now?”

The three Zhang Guoqing men who knew the truth held back laughter. Not used to the food? The poor girl cried herself thin, how fast that moisture evaporates!

“Grandma Zhou, Third Brother is quite adapted to life abroad, he just misses you guys; these are the gifts he spent a day purchasing for you, earnestly asking me to deliver them on time.

When he calls, you have to vouch for me, okay? I ran here first from the Big Courtyard to complete this task.”

Miao Lishan held her hand, laughing heartily, “Okay, Grandma will definitely say so.”

Seeing her mother’s actions and demeanor, Zhou Jiao understood: There’s much to discuss.

“Grandpa Zhou, Third Brother specially brought you tea, luckily I’m clever enough to buy some too, otherwise my Grandpa would scold me for being ungrateful.”

Zhou Xiaozheng unexpectedly smiled at her.

“Fifth Uncle, Aunt Jiao, the two brothers,” Geng Baobao called each one, blinking her big eyes, “I brought this so far, you haven’t thanked me yet.”

Her words prompted a burst of laughter from the family.

Zhang Guoqing promptly thanked her and then asked, “Haven’t been bullied at school, right?”

Geng Baobao raised her arms, “Don’t be fooled by my thinness, I can fight off three guys alone. Those blond monsters may look sturdy, but it’s just bloated fat.”

Zhang Guoqing laughed heartily again.

“Oh, don’t get into fights yourself, what if you get hurt?” Miao Lishan hurriedly pulled down the girl’s arms, “How is the security over there?”

“Not comparable to our country. But Grandma, don’t worry, we are very safe at school. As my Third Brother says, who’s he? Not bullying them is already good enough.”

Miao Lishan chuckled loudly, “I have to say, this little girl learns quite well.”

“Like it, right? My classmates say we look like siblings, it’s a pity I’m not Aunt Jiao’s real daughter, it would be more beautiful.”

Zhou Jiao smiled till her eyes bent, having to admit this girl was truly likable, such a smooth talker, she charmed even her own father.

Geng Baobao amused the whole family, then excused herself to return to cheer up her grandparents, leaving behind her and May 1st’s gifts before departing.